Thank The Week
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsPositivity can be difficult to find when the future is so uncertain. Get your weekly positivity boost with an upbeat view of news, sport, tech, entertainment, and daily life. Join host Craig Williamson on his quest to discover positivity and excitement in every week of the year! New episodes every Monday.
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Growth, Gratitude, and Goodbyes
August 15, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis is the 40th and final episode of Thank The Week, for the week of 16 August 2021. Thank you so much for all of your support over the last year. Keep up the positivity!
Super shoes, Superstore, and S'mores
August 08, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBEpisode 39 of Thank The Week for 09 August 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Families reunited as quarantine rules relaxed The U.S. finally hits Biden’s self-imposed goal of 70 percent of adults partly vaccinated Virgin Galactic to sell space flight tickets starting at $450,000 a seat Sport Olympic Schedule & Results Super shoes, super tracks and super talent: World record is shattered in women's 400m hurdles too at Tokyo 2020 Karsten Warholm sets stunning 40...
Zambia, Zoom, and Zero
August 01, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBEpisode 38 of Thank The Week for 2 August 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News The U.S. is to ship nearly 10 million shots to Nigeria and South Africa UK begins donating millions of COVID-19 vaccines overseas Biden Seeks to Revive Vaccine Effort With New Rules and Incentives Freedom for double jabbed as UK opens to world How much are the Olympic medals really worth? Sport Momiji Nishiya wins skateboarding gold at just 13 Yorkshire puts Team GB on the road to Oly...
Parkrun, Premieres, and Puddings
July 25, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBEpisode 37 of Thank The Week for 26 July 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Our World in Data - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccinations Jeff Bezos launches to space Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson not yet astronauts Parkrun back on in England Sport Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns to win first title for 50 years Concacaf Gold Cup Olympics opening ceremony included a light display with 1,800 drones First gold of Games goes to China's Yang Qian Syria's Hend Za...
Olympics, Orbit, and OLED
July 18, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBEpisode 36 of Thank The Week for 19 July 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Covid: England lockdown rules to end on 19 July, PM confirms Covid rules: Is lockdown ending on 19 July? Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin mocks Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Super Mario 64 game sells for record-breaking $1.5m at auction Sport NBA Finals: Khris Middleton scores 40 points as Milwaukee Bucks level series with Phoenix Suns The Hundred is here - so what will it real...
Concacaf, Croyde, and Cows
July 11, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBEpisode 35 of Thank The Week for 12 July 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Covid: Most rules set to end in England, says PM Covid-19: Amber list quarantine for fully vaccinated to end on 19 July Covid bubbles to be axed in England's schools Covid: Self-isolation to be scrapped for double-jabbed and children in England Zaila Avant-garde: Teenager makes history at US spelling bee Sport Tampa Bay Lightning Beat Montreal Canadiens to Keep the Stanley Cup England...
Space, Suns, and Seinfeld
July 04, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBEpisode 34 of Thank The Week for 5 July 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines Likely to Produce Lasting Immunity, Study Finds A third dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine is found to boost immune response Mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines provides strong protection, according to a preliminary study Sir Richard Branson sets 11 July to make spaceflight Sport Phoenix Suns Headed to First N.B.A. Finals in Almost 30 Years Turner Sports to pr...
Disneyland, Dave, and Dye
June 27, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBEpisode 33 of Thank The Week for 28 June 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News The White House plans to send 3 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine to Brazil on Thursday 'Grab a jab' for all over-18s opens in England Balearics and Malta added to UK's green travel list ‘It’s Like Coming Home to Family’: Disneyland Paris Reopens Salisbury Cathedral’s pristine lawn to be left to grow into flower meadow Sport NBA Playoffs Rugby Union - England vs. USA Wimbl...
Tourism, Trails, and Tea
June 20, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBEpisode 32 of Thank The Week for 21 June 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Covid: All adults able to book coronavirus vaccination in England ‘A Momentous Day’: New York and California Lift Most Virus Restrictions Stephen Colbert Returns to ‘Late Show’ Stage Gov. Gavin Newsom outlines a plan to boost tourism as California reopens What Is a Flying Car? Sport British & Irish Lions vs Japan Premier League Fixtures 2021-2022 Euro 2020 - Wallchart Copa America 20...
Feuds, FaceTime, and Freebies
June 13, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBEpisode 31 of Thank The Week for 14 June 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Covax: How many Covid vaccines have the US and the other G7 countries pledged? Prince Harry and Meghan announce birth of baby girl United plans supersonic passenger flights by 2029 How the next supersonic jets can succeed where Concorde failed Sport US Open Golf 2021: Who will win at Torrey Pines? Brooks Koepka believes feud with Bryson DeChambeau will help grow the game Exclusive: Eng...
Bud, Buds, and Balls
June 06, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBEpisode 30 of Thank The Week for 7 June 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News On the Covid Front Lines, When Not Getting Belly Rubs UK approves Pfizer jab for 12 to 15-year-olds Janssen single-dose Covid vaccine approved by UK Duchess of Cambridge gets first dose of coronavirus vaccine America, your next round will be on us Queen's Platinum Jubilee plans unveiled by Buckingham Palace Sport Roland-Garros French Open Tennis NBA Playoffs 2021 Euro 2020 - Wallchar...
Cables, Calculators, and Cats
May 30, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBEpisode 29 of Thank The Week for 31 May 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News COVID Vaccinations - Our World In Data Covid: Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs work against Indian variant - study Immunity to the Coronavirus May Persist for Years, Scientists Find Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? In Ohio, You Just Need Luck, and a Covid Vaccine A millennial weighs in on the art of the princely man arm - and how to get it right Sport Roland-Garros French Open Tennis US PGA Ch...
HiFi, Hamburgers, and Honesty
May 23, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEpisode 28 of Thank The Week for 24 May 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Covid-19: Lockdowns ease in England, Wales and most of Scotland Prince William receives first Covid vaccine Scarred but Resilient, New York City Tiptoes Toward Normalcy New York City Marathon Will Return in November Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned Michael Jordan: Basketball legend's North Carolina jersey sells for a record £1m ‘The Inbetweeners’ iconic car is go...
Pick-ups, Pop-Its, and Playoffs
May 16, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBEpisode 27 of Thank The Week for 17 May 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Hugs with loved ones as PM confirms England's biggest step back to normal Vaccinated Americans May Go Without Masks in Most Places, Federal Officials Say C.D.C. Advisers Endorse Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 12 to 15 Pfizer asks UK regulator to approve Covid vaccine for use in 12 to 15-year-olds Ohio Lottery to Give 5 People $1 Million Each to Encourage Vaccination Wendy's: Burger gian...
FDA, Full English, and Fonts
May 09, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBEpisode 26 of Thank The Week for 10 May 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News F.D.A. Set to Authorize Pfizer Vaccine for Adolescents by Early Next Week Covid-19: Pfizer to Seek Clearance in September for Vaccinating Children as Young as 2 Beer? Money? States and Cities Offer Incentives to Get Vaccinated Covid: Packed pilot festival brings the good times back - for one night Ikea starts buy-back scheme offering vouchers for old furniture Sport World Snooker Champio...
Cavers, Cloud 9, and Clothing
May 02, 2021 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBEpisode 25 of Thank The Week for 03 May 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News French cavers on fast forward as 40-day underground isolation goes by in no time Covid: One dose of vaccine halves transmission - study Covid-19 vaccine offered to people aged 40 and over in England C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans Alaska to offer vaccines to visitors as part of plan to boost tourism Sport NFL draft 2021: Trevor Lawrence the number one pick for...
Planets, Partridge, and Pretzels
April 25, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBEpisode 24 of Thank The Week for 26 April 2021 Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News NASA's Perseverance rover turns a tiny bit of Mars air into breathable oxygen Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars Ingenuity Mars Helicopter takes flight on your Google Search page Biden: This will be 'decisive decade' for tackling climate change Climate change: UK to speed up target to cut carbon emissions Sport NFL reportedly passes new jersey number rules NFL Draft 2021...
Olympics, Oscars, and Outside
April 18, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBEpisode 23 of Thank The Week for 19 April 2021. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Whitest-ever paint could help cool heating Earth, study shows The US government will pay you up to $500,000 to design a less annoying face mask Magnificent men in their flying machines set to soar across the Channel Covid vaccine: All over-50s and high risk groups offered first dose Covid: People 45 or over in England invited to book vaccine Sport Tokyo 2020 Olympics: How ready are Ja...
Super Mario, Soccer Season, and Space Jam
April 11, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBEpisode 22 of Thank The Week for 12 April 2021. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram News Prince Philip: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award 'saved me from jail' 48 of Prince Philip's greatest quotes and funny moments England's lockdown to ease as planned on 12 April Covid: Tests to be offered twice-weekly to all in England Rapid COVID Tests Are Coming to Stores Near You Super Mario Bros. Sells for $660,000 at Heritage Auctions, Smashing World Record Two Coinbase employees excha...
Max, Mixes, and Maps
April 04, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBEpisode 21 of Thank The Week included: An inspirational 11 year old An April fools mistake Cool mobile phone tech My continued search for the perfect webcam Potatoes, chocolate and beer I'll tell you about my new skill And we have special guest Dave Evans! Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Max Woosey sleeps in tent for year in memory of family friends Max Woosey tent camp-out sees 1,000 children take part Covid Pfizer vaccine offers '100% protection against the South Afric...
Offside, Office, and Offenders
March 28, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBEpisode 20 of Thank The Week included: More crazy auctions Hairy chested vaccinations A wild sporting idea Some exciting, thrilling, exhilarating, Microsoft Office News! A new watch A new TV series Some impossible foods And special guest Carla Youngblood! Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News A handwritten Steve Jobs job application just sold for an insane amount of money Buyer defends paying $2.9m for 'Mona Lisa' of tweets Vaccinated pregnant mothers pass antibodies to babies, ...
Webb, Webcams, and Wind Breaking
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBEpisode 19 of Thank The Week included: Some tech-savvy animals A sportsman with an unusual move A surprise from Google Comedy TV roulette A family night in of epic proportions And a special day of my own invention Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Covid-19: UK national day of reflection to be held on 23 March Vaccination statistics - Our World In Data ChimpanZoom? Primates at Czech zoo go wild for video calls Sport F1 Schedule 2021 F1 2021: The best looking cars on the grid...
Nightingales, Non-fungibles, and Napping
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEpisode 18 of Thank The Week included: An exciting glimpse into a normal world A month of basketball madness And an evening of footballing joy A mystery tech event And a mystery Fortnite event And what on earth are non-fungible tokens? Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News People who are vaccinated can socialize together without masks, CDC says Nightingale hospitals to close in April as coronavirus recedes Everything You Need to Know About NFTs—the Crypto Art Selling For Millions ...
Jolene, JJ, and Jokes
March 08, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBEpisode 17 of Thank The Week included: A vaccination version of a country classic Two legends from very different sports We have mobile phones with features that will amaze And 2 new TV series that will also amaze There's chocolate beer Music to live by And, are you superstitious? Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Yemen: The nine-year-old war-zone school teacher Covid vaccines cut risk of serious illness by 80% in over-80s Dolly Parton marks vaccination with Jolene rewrite S...
Overcast, Obama, and Oreos
March 01, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBEpisode 16 of Thank The Week included: Lockdown lifting and vaccine sharing Holiday resort sporting events A foldable stunner An offer you might not be able to refuse Clever cats and dogs And "I'm listening!" Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Lockdown: Boris Johnson unveils plan to end England restrictions by 21 June Covid-19 lockdown: Up to 10,000 fans could return to stadiums by mid-May Covid vaccine: All UK adults to be offered jab by 31 July - PM COVID-19 vaccine doses sh...
Mars, Mazes, and Margarita
February 22, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBEpisode 15 of Thank The Week included: News from the red planet Royal lines of succession Titsipas joy and Titsipas pain New gadgets with eye watering prices Thinking, drinking and sleeping And a goat update! Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Mars landing: Nasa's Perseverance rover in 'great shape' Devon company that made World War Two parachutes to land Mars Perseverance Rover Covid: Vaccine given to 15 million in UK as PM hails 'extraordinary feat' Meghan and Prince Harry e...
GOATS, goats, and grills
February 15, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBEpisode 14 of Thank The Week included: Mysterious stones Wild weather Sporting goats and goat goats Tips to grill like a boss And tips to Zoom like a boss And I have a new dimmer switch! Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News COVID-19: UK's R number falls to below one for the first time since July Stonehenge: Did the stone circle originally stand in Wales? Temperature of -23C in Braemar is UK's lowest in 25 years Guest Simon Hammond / Wessex Weather - Website - Twitter myTempes...
Winter, Weller, and Wives
February 08, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBEpisode 13 of Thank The Week included: Groundhog day results Ball sports big and small, round and oval iPhone update news New trainers/sneakers that could change your life Romantic gifts And a very special UN day Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Covid: Five reasons to be (cautiously) hopeful Groundhog Day prediction is six more weeks of winter then 'beautiful' spring Sport Transfers news: Done deals on deadline day and in February 2021Transfers news: Done deals on deadline d...
Games, Garmin, and Groundhogs
February 01, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBEpisode 12 of Thank The Week included: News of the Bernie doll Live sport for all A Lily from Garmin Emotional support from Spotify New TV series and some movie recommendations A lockdown birthday party An unusual breakfast food Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Novavax publishes positive efficacy data for its COVID-19 vaccine Single-dose jab 66% effective Woman sells Bernie doll for over $20K, donates to charity Sport Six Nations Rugby T10 Abu Dhabi: Who's playing? How d...
Beeper, Birds, and Burns
January 25, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBEpisode 11 of Thank The Week included: Bidding going bananas The messaging app of your dreams? A cultured movie recommendation Counting birds And Haggis Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Biden inauguration: New president sworn in See Jennifer Lopez perform at Biden's inauguration Worldwide COVID vaccination data Collectors Go Bananas and Pay Nearly $400,000 For Del Monte-Stickered $20 Bill Sport Premier League to continue showing all fixtures live until at least end of Febru...
Reddies, Rollables, and Revivals
January 18, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBEpisode 10 of Thank The Week included: The man from Del Monte Exciting new gadgets Powerful women A surprising new skill And a little something cheesy Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Data on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccinations Inauguration 2021 Auction bids are topping $57,000 for a rare $20 banknote with Del Monte sticker on it Bid on the Del Monte Note Sport Emirates FA Cup fourth round British Speedway Update Speedway GP Heats of the Decade NFL divisional playoffs p...
Lockdown learning, little libraries, and liquid lactose
January 11, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBPlease vote for Thank The Week in the #LetsTalk2021 challenge at https://www.thanktheweek.com/vote Episode 9 of Thank The Week included: Physical Education via YouTube The world against Jose Mourinho New phones, new TVs and more sexy monitors The Fresh Prince reunion A walk in the park And a struggle with a sticking cupboard Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News BBC puts school materials on TV, iPlayer and online Joe Wicks online PE classes to return next week Get internet acce...
Cups, Calendly, and cuddles
January 04, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBPlease vote for Thank The Week in the #LetsTalk2021 challenge at https://www.thanktheweek.com/vote Episode 8 of Thank The Week included: Royal honours Cup football A farewell to an Internet legend A sexy display More tips for a happier January And a little bit of whipped cream Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in UK New era for UK as it completes separation from European Union UK Mobile Operators Confirm No Change to Free EU Roaming...
Bingo, buckets, and BuJo
December 28, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBEpisode 7 of Thank The Week included: A deal! American football and proper football World first smartphones A games console by…KFC? A Christmas gift recap Legs eleven Some great ideas to get you started with a happy 2021 Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Boris Johnson hails free trade deal with EU EU diplomats briefed on Brexit trade deal US President-elect Joe Biden gets vaccine live on TV Mexico, Chile and Costa Rica begin mass vaccination Sport PDC world darts champi...
Festivities, flashlights, and Firmino
December 21, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBEpisode 6 of Thank The Week included: A bizarre flavour of Pepsi Last minute winners Basketball action Virtual makeup Royals aplenty And dreams of a destination Christmas Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Healthcare Workers Became The First US Recipients Of The COVID-19 Vaccine US approves Moderna as second vaccine Pepsi Introduces "Cocoa" Cola Sport Champions League Draw Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Premier League Festive Schedule Things you need to know about the 2020-21 ...
Margaret, Minecraft, and MOTs
December 14, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBEpisode 5 of Thank The Week included: V-day Even more beaver Snakebite Talk about breaking A pair of incredibly expensive headphones, My hot tip for a last minute Christmas gift And happiness, sweet happiness! Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Covid-19 vaccine: First person receives Pfizer jab in UK CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine Google's Year In Search 2020 Beaver Butts Emit Goo Used for Vanilla Flavoring Sport Darts - William H...
Beavers, Boxing, and Ben
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBEpisode 4 of Thank The Week included: Christmas shopping Beaver Two flavours of football A sexy silicon chip Christmas music recommendations An incredible charity challenge Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, And, we solved the mystery of the selfie stick! Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine for rollout next week Shops can stay open for longer in run-up to Christmas to help the high street, says minister Why 2020 has been good for Englan...
Fortnite, Folding, and Fry
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBEpisode 3 of Thank The Week included: Tips to get yourself a Christmas bonus 147 reasons to watch sport A most amazing, and rather expensive, laptop TV comedy gold A selfie stick? And exquisite detail of me opening a box Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine is highly effective Will lockdown end on 2nd December? Claim tax relief for your job expenses Guide to claiming tax relief Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme Sport UK Snooker Championship ...
Tsitsipas, Tech and Treats
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBEpisode 2 of Thank The Week included: A rather expensive bird A Thanksgiving guest Footballing triumph Little speakers Heavy breathing And MINCE PIES! Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Moderna: Covid vaccine shows nearly 95% protection Belgian racing pigeon sells for world record £1.4m Sport Spain 6 - 0 Germany List of last undefeated NFL teams by season ATP Finals Tech HomePod Mini Begins Shipping to Customers, First Orders Arrive November 16 CamelCamelCamel HotUKDe...
Panties, Penalties and Poo Parties
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis pilot episode of Thank The Week included: An extra day off work An incredible hole in one Games consoles aplenty A 90s heartthrob A walk in the countryside And a new party game Visit us at www.ThankTheWeek.com News Pfizer - Update: Albert Bourla discusses COVID-19 vaccines efficacy results BBC News - Covid vaccine: How will we keep it cold enough? BBC Children In Need Peter Crouch vs Andy Murray in a game of tennis like no other | BBC Children in Need 2020 UK Government - ...
Thank The Week Trailer
November 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBA trailer for the brand-new podcast, 'Thank The Week'. Includes background to the podcast and a teaser for Episode 1. New episodes every Monday!